Hi, I currently am not on any anti-anxiety or anti-depressant medications, but lately my anxiety has been so bad that I may ask my doctor about them. Is there anything that I should know about them, side effects, etc? My sisters are both on quite a few since my mom passed away, and even some before that. It definitely runs in our family. I always thought I was ok, I mean I had the anxiety problems but I was able to manage. Recently though I have not been able to really turn my brain off even with counseling and actively trying hard. I know you guys aren't the same as my doctor, so I will discuss with her, but just wondering if medications have been helpful?